From Career Burnout to a $100K Deal

In this episode, we sit down with Joel Waltz, a real estate investor who left a demanding job and landed a $100,000 deal on his very first try.

Joel shares what it took to walk away from the 9-to-5 grind and go all-in on real estate, and how that decision gave him the freedom to focus on family, faith, and building a business on his own terms. He unpacks the mindset shifts, lessons learned, and how gratitude has guided him through the ups and downs.

Tune in to hear how Joel made the leap and how you can too.

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From Scratch to Millions

In this episode, we sit down with John Speed, founder of Kilauea Pest Control, a company he built from the ground up that now generates over $10 million a year.

John shares the early challenges, the mindset shifts that changed everything, and his unique lifestyle-driven approach to scaling a service business. As a key part of EO and the EO Accelerator, he also brings insights from a community built to help entrepreneurs grow and thrive.

Stick around to hear how he went from zero to millions — and how you can do it too.

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Discipline Drives Results

In this episode, Jarett Kitaoka shares his journey from sports to real estate, closing nearly $100 million in sales in just three years. He credits his success to the discipline, focus, and teamwork he developed as an athlete — and how those same principles helped him thrive in a fast-paced market.

Jarett also breaks down how being on a strong team gave him the structure, support, and leverage to scale faster and smarter.

Stick around to hear how he turned performance mindset into real estate momentum.

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When real estate meets redemption.

In this episode, Clancy Mummert shares his journey from the fast-paced world of the automotive industry to going all-in on flipping houses. Now, he’s boldly living out his faith through business. With hustle, style, and a sharp eye for deals (and an even sharper mustache), Clancy reveals how God transformed his mindset, opened doors, and gave new purpose to his work.

Stick around to hear how faith fuels his business, why he’s not afraid to stand out, and what it looks like to follow God in both calling and career.

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Communication meets Calling.

In this episode, Eliam Fuentes shares his journey from the world of real estate investing to discovering his true passion in public speaking. Now, as a full-time speaker and coach, he’s helping others grow in confidence, communication, and purpose. With energy, authenticity, and a heart for service, Eliam reveals how he shifted his path, opened new doors, and turned his voice into his greatest tool for impact.

Stick around to hear how passion fuels his mission, how he empowers others to share their story, and what it looks like to step fully into your calling and career.

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Meet our next guest, Ike Shehadeh, founder of Ike's Love & Sandwiches. With over 120 stores, you may recognize his face and his amazing food! He shares some crazy stories about building his sandwich empire, but also his love for business, travel, food, and philosophy — all wrapped up into a unique lifestyle and brand. Tune in to hear the behind-the-scenes of how he built it all!

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Check out our next guest on the pod — Ruby Davis. A former construction worker and ATV racer, Ruby took the leap into real estate and never looked back. He shares the challenges he faced, the wild stories along the way, and how he overcame them. Now, he's only doing flips that make $100K minimum. Tune in and get inspired!

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Our next podcast guest is Pastor Tim Ma. Not only does he lead a church, but he also has a passion for real estate, entrepreneurship, and deals. He shares how he navigates both roles, and how they often intertwine in unexpected ways. Tune in to hear his story, his love for cars, real estate, and the hustle that drives him!

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In this episode, we sit down with real estate investor Auston Cook, who shares his journey from building small projects in his own backyard to developing full-scale hotels. Tune in as we explore the mindset, strategies, and lessons behind his success in the real estate world.

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Our next guest on the pod is influencer Chef Kale! He shares his amazing journey from catching food to eat and survive, to blowing up on social media with his catch-and-cook videos. He is now a restaurateur who also coaches others on how to grow exponentially on social media. Dive into this episode to see how he found his success!

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